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OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard was the first OS X version with optional support for a 64-bit kernel, allowing booting either with a 32-bit or 64-bit kernel. However, Apple did not support booting the 64-bit kernel in Macs that shipped with EFI32 firmware, even if they had 64-bit processors capable of running the 64-bit kernel. When Apple dropped the 32-bit kernel entirely from OS X, starting with OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, EFI32 Macs no longer had an Apple-supported mechanism to boot newer OS X versions.

OS X 10.11 El Capitan includes System Integrity Protection (Rootless security). It makes sure that System file permissions are automatically protected, and updated during Software Updates. The Repair Permissions function is no longer available and access to system files that we need to use in this thread may be locked.

Older Macs that lost support in macOS Sierra have a USB related issue that prevents the built-in USB as well as the thereon connected Input Devices and Bluetooth from working.

Rules

How does OS X Hackers Work?

Download the latest macOS Extractor or MacPostFactor and follow the instructions we provide. We will guide you to installing macOS/OS X Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks, or Mountain Lion on your Unsupported Mac

Why isn't my Mac normally supported for OS X _____________?

OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard was the first OS X version with optional support for a 64-bit kernel, allowing booting either with a 32-bit or 64-bit kernel. However, Apple did not support booting the 64-bit kernel in Macs that shipped with EFI32 firmware, even if they had 64-bit processors capable of running the 64-bit kernel. When Apple dropped the 32-bit kernel entirely from OS X, starting with OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, EFI32 Macs no longer had an Apple-supported mechanism to boot newer OS X versions. OS X 10.11 El Capitan includes rootless security. It makes sure that System file permissions are automatically protected, and updated during Software Updates. The Repair Permissions function is no longer available and access to system files that we need to use in this guide may be locked.

Can I share this with others?

You may with limitations. In order to protect our users, all download links (without the adf.ly redirection) must come from our servers. You must also let us know when you post our tutorials and notes on other sites. We are all for advertisements, but just let us know after you do it. A simple email or comment on the site will do.

My Mac is broken! Help

We will try to assist you with your Mac. We have multiple MacRumors Threads, a Facebook page, and a comment section where simple solutions can be answered. You can also contact us on the Support Page.

Bug Reports

Everyone hates bugs. We do test our software but we can sometimes miss something. If either MacPostFactor or macOS Extractor Fails to Install. Let us know in Support. If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us.

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MacPostFactor was made by Wayne Wong and Kelian Dumarais Site designed by Isiah Johnson and Robby Sharpero and is provided by Johnson Network.